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Binh Thuan starts work on major solar power projectBy Van Nam A solar power project in the south-central province of Binh Thuan – PHOTO: VAN NAM HCMC - Binh Thuan Solar Power Investment JSC, or B-Solar Power JSC, on September 23 started construction on a solar power project with a total designed capacity of nearly 40 megawatts, in Song Luy Commune, Bac Binh District, Binh Thuan Province. The VND998 billion project is slated for completion in April next year. The Song Luy solar power project covers 45.5 hectares of land, comprises 130,000 solar panels and a 22-110 kilovolt (kV) booster transformer and uses advanced technology of Mono PERC. It is connected to the national power grid through a 66-meter-long 110kV line, according to the investor. The project is expected to generate some 80 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, contributing to increasing the national power capacity. Its design and equipment come from the world’s leading brands, such as the … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan starts work on major solar power project

PM meets investors keen on Bac Lieu power projectThe Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and South Korean investors pose for a group photo. – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting in Hanoi City yesterday (July 25) with investors who are planning to inject some US$4 billion into a gas-fueled power project in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, reported the Vietnam News Agency. Covering some 100 hectares, the power plant has a designed capacity of 3,200MW. If the investors receive the support and cooperation of the Government and the relevant ministries and agencies, they expect to begin operating the first generator, with a capacity of 1,000MW, within the next three years. The plant’s exhaust emissions will be at a low level compared with coal-fueled power projects, and there is almost no other waste that can pollute the environment, according to the investors. The provincial government of Bac Lieu has evaluated the … [Read more...] about PM meets investors keen on Bac Lieu power project

Home energy: A roof-top solar power system on a building in Đà Nẵng. The system supplies enough power for daily use. — VNS Photo Minh Vũ Viet Nam News Between 2008 and 2011, the central city of Đà Nẵng has cut 12,000 tonnes of carbon emissions after developing environmentally friendly electric cars and household solar powered water heaters. Connecting household solar panels to the grid is seen as a positive way to make Đà Nẵng a ‘green’ city by 2025. Bùi Hoài Nam reports. Phạm Ngọc Công covered the 12sq.m roof of his 3-storey home with solar panels to generate power for his family’s daily needs. The renewable energy system has helped Công cut his household’s electric consumption by 30 per cent each month, while cooling the penthouse during the scorching heat of summer. The grid-tie solar power system produces 12 kilowatts per hour, supplying enough power for all … [Read more...] about Đà Nẵng lights up with solar power

Danang lights up with solar power Pham Ngoc Cong covered the 12sq.m roof of his 3-storey home with solar panels to generate power for his family’s daily needs. The renewable energy system has helped Công cut his household’s electric consumption by 30 per cent each month, while cooling the penthouse during the scorching heat of summer. The grid-tie solar power system produces 12 kilowatts per hour, supplying enough power for all electrical equipment including high consumption air conditioners and refrigerators, while solar-powered water heaters provide 24-hour hot water for family use. “It’s saved me quite a bit of money. I used to pay VND2 million (US$88) each month for my family’s use from the city’s grid, but I pay just VND1 million ($44) since the top-roof solar power system was installed two years ago,” Cong said. “Meanwhile, three water heaters, which were powered by solar energy, costs almost nothing from the power grid in … [Read more...] about Danang lights up with solar power

The Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project was approved by the National Assembly at Resolution No. 41/2009/QH12 dated November 25, 2009. It was designed to have Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 plants with each capable of generating about 2000 MW to the national grid. Preparations for the construction of the plants were carefully instructed by the Government in line with the law, Dung said. However, the Government found the country’s current economic situation is not favourable for the project to continue. The macro-economy experienced a lot of changes since the project was approved, while the purchase of power from neighbouring countries would be increased and usage of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is promising and feasible as production costs have reduced significantly, Dung said. At present, the country needs huge capital to develop modern infrastructure synchronously in service of socio-economic development, as well as to tackle climate change issues. … [Read more...] about Nhandan Newspaper – NA terminates Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project